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US military begins slow transition out of Niger ahead of troop withdrawal

The U.S. Department of Defense and Niger's Ministry of National Defense confirm the withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Niger started with a C-17 aircraft departing from Air Base 101 in Niamey on June 7, 2024.
U.S. Forces have initiated redeployment from Niger back to their home stations, as stated in the joint release.
A few U.S. military members arrived in Niger to aid in withdrawing troops from Air Bases 101 and 201, with completion slated before September 15.

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Russia Today [🇷🇺-affiliated]

US begins ‘slow’ withdrawal from key Sahel state

The US has begun withdrawing troops from Niger, the Department of Defense has announced

9 months ago·Russian Federation

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Sputnik Globe [🇷🇺-affiliated]

US Begins Withdrawal of Troops From Niger – Joint Statement

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has begun withdrawing its troops from Niger with the departure of the first aircraft, the two countries' defense ministries said in a joint statement on Saturday.

9 months ago

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ugandanews.net

US begins 'slow withdrawal from Niger

Niamey scrapped a defense pact that allowed Washington to run a $100 million drone base in the Sahel state The US has begun the process of

9 months ago

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The great American withdrawal from Niger began. The US Army in the hands of the military junta

The United States began withdrawing military equipment and additional personnel from Niger on Friday after waiting months for the ruling military junta to approve U.S. military flights to the country.

9 months ago·Romania

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Atlas News

U.S. Begins Niger Withdrawal

According to United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) , U.S. forces initiated withdrawal from Airbase 101 yesterday. The announcement reads below: ”The U.S. Department of Defense and the Nigerien Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger announce that the withdrawal of U.S. forces and assets from Niger has progressed from initial preparations to redeployment. This significant transition began with the departure of a U.S. Air Force C-17…

9 months ago

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